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Prolific writer and producer Koji Steven Sakai creates stories that entertain, challenge, and connect. From scripted television for Disney+ and Hulu to producing feature films starring Academy Award® winners and action legends, his work has reached global audiences across every major streaming platform—including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Paramount+.

With 12 produced feature screenplays and nine films under his belt as a producer, Koji has collaborated with an impressive roster of icons, including Samuel L. Jackson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Mel Gibson, and RZA. His versatility is reflected in a diverse portfolio ranging from a Netflix comedy special to his work on the writing team for the hit series House of the Owl.

Beyond the screen, Koji is a leading voice in the audio space. He is the creator of the chart-topping fiction podcast Elucidity, which hit #1 on the Apple Podcasts charts in 2024, and the host of The Unofficial Official Story, which averages over 50,000 downloads per episode.

A dedicated educator and mentor, Koji currently teaches screenwriting at UCLA Extension and has shared his expertise at USC, Chapman University, and the New York Film Academy. Whether through a screenplay, a podcast mic, or a classroom lecture, he remains committed to the art of storytelling in all its forms.

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S3E3 | The Living Bridge: Hanako Wakatsuki-Chong and the Portland Sakura

It is peak Sakura season in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode of Japanese America, Michelle and Koji beam up to the Rose City to sit down with Hanako Wakatsuki-Chong, the Executive Director of the Japanese American Museum of Oregon (JAMO). Hanako shares her personal journey from growing up in Idaho—where her own family’s incarceration … Continue reading S3E3 | The Living Bridge: Hanako Wakatsuki-Chong and the Portland Sakura

S5E11: Were the Kennedys Responsible for Marilyn Monroe’s Death?

Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home on August 5th, 1962. While the official story ruled her tragic passing as a suicide by overdose, the unofficial theories point to something much darker. This week, hosts Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai dive into one of Hollywood’s most enduring mysteries: Did … Continue reading S5E11: Were the Kennedys Responsible for Marilyn Monroe’s Death?

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